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US HR6004

CRIB Act Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies Act


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Introduced
06/05/2018
In Committee
06/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

CRIB Act Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies Act This bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover residential pediatric recovery center services for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

AI Summary

This bill, the Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies (CRIB) Act, allows state Medicaid programs to cover residential pediatric recovery center services for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Neonatal abstinence syndrome is a condition that occurs in newborns who were exposed to addictive drugs, such as opioids, while in the womb. The bill defines a "residential pediatric recovery center" as a facility that provides medical assistance and other services, like counseling and training for mothers and caregivers, to these infants. The amendments in the bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, without waiting for final regulations to be issued.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 06/05/2018)

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